LA is a city buzzing with hip, slick and cool conversations and people. Imagine entering an ice cream store in LA that feels less like a fashion show and more like a place where friends go to hang out. A spot where scrumptious ice cream flavors evoke childhood. Isn’t it comforting to know that such an ice cream store exists? It’s called Salt & Straw. And there are three locations in Southern California. Kim Malek, the owner of Salt & Straw believed so strongly about creating community via ice cream that she cashed in her 401k, recruited her culinary wizard cousin, Tyler Malek and established Salt & Straw. All ingredients are locally sourced, organic and non-GMO. The ice cream menu changes with the seasons. (Similar to the Japanese aesthetic.) Owner, Kim Malek loves all the Salt & Straw flavors but is particularly fond of the Roasted Strawberry and Toasted White Chocolate. A bestseller year-round is Sea Salt and Caramel Ribbons. Love to hear which Salt & Straw flavor brings you back to the joy of childhood.

Owner, Kim Malek says, “It's important to learn about other's experiences...but I've found it's best to use that experience to help inform my (own) thoughts and instincts.”
Looks like Kim gives good advice! Her successful Salt & Straw ice cream stores always have lines out the door on date night.